We don’t have to waste time wondering if the Broadchurch TV show will be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season. More than a year ahead of this installment’s premiere on BBC America, creator Chris Chibnall made it clear he was working toward a third and final season. We’re still tracking the Broadchurch season three ratings, for a couple of reasons. It can help predict the likelihood of a spin-off, sequel, or later revival. It also helps us gauge the chances of other BBC America shows. What’s more — it keeps us off the streets at night.

A British crime drama on the BBC America cable channel, Broadchurch stars Olivia Colman and David Tennant. The cast also includes Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan, Arthur Darvill, Carolyn Pickles, Adam Wilson, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Georgina Campbell, Charlotte Beaumont, Emily Allison, Roy Hudd, Benji Yapp, Matthew Gravelle, Mariah Gale, and William Andrews.  The series takes place in the small seaside town of Broadchurch and centers on Detective Inspector Alex Hardy (Tennant) and Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller. In season three, Hardy and Miller investigate a serious sexual assault which rocks this tight-knit Dorset community.

Below are the show’s TV ratings, typically the best way to tell if the series will be cancelled or renewed. In this case, the show’s UK ratings may have a greater impact on the series’ future. These figures will be updated as the weeks progress.

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Cable ratings are typically released within a day or so of the show’s airing, except for in the case of weekends and holidays. They are sometimes harder to come by so there may be occasional delays or gaps.

What do you think? Are you still watching the Broadchurch TV series? Are you disappointed it is ending with season three? Would you have watched season four on BBC America?